Presenter: Denise Riebman Director of Career Development and Alumni - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presenter: Denise Riebman Director of Career Development and Alumni Services Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration The George Washington University

P RESENTATION A GENDA  Pathways Program Overview  Three Pathways Programs: 1. Internship Program 2. Recent Graduates Program 3. Presidential Management Fellows

P ATHWAYS O VERVIEW  Pathways Program - effective on July 10, 2012  Goals: 1. Offer clear paths for paid student internships and careers for recent grads 2. Provide training and career development for individuals starting their Federal careers

W HY IT MATTERS  Retiring Workforce  2012: 14% eligible  2017: 31% eligible  42% in HUD and SBA!  Lack of Interest  Only 2.3% of graduates planned to work for federal government  Only 6% said federal service was an ideal career choice  Need for Innovation & New Ideas  Hard to find and land federal jobs

R EALITY C HECK  86,689 new government hires since 2012  44.7% are veterans  16% have advanced degrees  3 out of 4 jobs are at defense and security related agencies Pathways is one of the best ways into federal government!

Internship Program

I NTERNSHIP P ROGRAM  Open to all students  Must be enrolled at least half-time  Administered by each hiring agency  Full or part time  Hired at any GS level  Participant Agreement

I NTERNSHIP P ROGRAM  Where to find internships:  USAjobs.gov; agency websites  Search for Pathways Internships  How to apply:  USAjobs.gov  Conversion to a job:  Not guaranteed but if complete 640(ft)/320(pt) hours and degree requirement, increases chances  Must happen within 120 days of internship completion

Recent Graduates Program

R ECENT G RADUATES P ROGRAM  Goal is to provide recent grads opportunities to apply academic training and knowledge in a professional job  Learn from an assigned mentor  Participate in a Career Development Program  40 Hours of training and development  Evaluated during their first year

R ECENT G RADUATES P ROGRAM  One year in length  Apply within 2 years of graduation  EXCEPTION: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.  May be converted to a permanent position or time- limited position (1-4 years)

R ECENT G RADUATE P ROGRAM  Where to find positions:  USAjobs.gov; agency websites  How to apply:  USAjobs.gov  Conversion to a job:  Non-competitive conversion eligibility

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

P RESIDENTIAL M ANAGEMENT F ELLOWS (PMF) P ROGRAM  Two year, paid, benefits-eligible, full time  Open to all disciplines  Particular need for STEM focus  Eligible for Non-competitive conversion  No longer mandatory

P RESIDENTIAL M ANAGEMENT F ELLOWS (PMF) G RADUATE D EGREES 2014  Public affairs/policy/admin: 20%  Law: 20%  International affairs: 13%  Business: 5%

A GENCY P LACEMENTS 2014

P RESIDENTIAL M ANAGEMENT F ELLOWS (PMF) P ROGRAM  Extensive training and development  Min 80 Hours of Training and Development (mandatory)  Individual Development Plan  Senior-level Mentor (mandatory)  At least one 4-6 month rotational/developmental assignment  Optional rotational opportunities (4-5 months)  Annual Performance Plan

P RESIDENTIAL M ANAGEMENT F ELLOWS (PMF) P ROGRAM  Open to individuals who have received an advanced degree within past two years.  Individuals can apply multiple times during eligibility period.  International students are eligible but must be able to obtain US Citizenship before end of PMF Program

O PEN TO ALL DISCIPLINES  Accounting/Finance/MBA  Information Technology  Cybersecurity  International Affairs/Policy  Health/Medical Sciences  Business Administration  Public Policy  Human Resources  Public Administration  Environmental Sciences  Statistics  Federal Acquisitions

PMF P AY S CALE

PMF P AY S CALE  Initial appointment at the GS ‐ 9, 11, or 12 (or equivalent), based on applicant qualifications and agency needs  Typical career path with limited experience:  Appointment – GS-9, step 1  1 year anniversary – GS-11, step 1  Program Completion – GS-12, step 1  Promotion potential up to GS-13 (or equivalent) during fellowship

PMF P AY S CALE  Rates were increased in January 2015. Had been frozen at 2010 levels until then. Washington DC Pay Scale:  GS-9: $52,668 - $68,465  GS-11: $63,722 - $82,840  GS-12: $76,378 - $99,296  GS-13: $90,823 - $118,069

F EDERAL B ENEFITS  Student Loan Repayment Programs  Maximum repayment of $10,000 per employee per calendar year; $60,000 total, student loan repayment programs are at the discretion of the agency.  Flexible Spending Accounts  Health and Dental Insurance  Paid Vacation and Sick Leave  Life Insurance  Long-term Care Insurance  Retirement Plan

PMF A TTORNEY P OSITIONS  Law students eligible; however, Federal attorneys hired under a different appointing authority outside of the PMF Program  PMF Program is not designed to provide training and experience to compete for an attorney position  Positions that may be considered for a PMF appointment:  Paralegal Specialist  Hearing & Appeals Specialist  Labor Relations Specialist  Contract Specialist  Estate Tax Examiner  Policy Analyst

E LIGIBILITY S PECIFICS  Graduate students who expect to complete an advanced degree by August 31, 2017  Individuals who completed an advanced degree 2 years prior to the announcement of the PMF Program application  Opportunities for non-U.S. citizens are extremely limited.  Dual citizenship holders may have to renounce non-U.S. citizenship, depending on security clearances and the policies of individual agencies.

2017 A PPLICATION D ATES ????

A SSESSMENT C RITERIA  Competency Based Assessment:  Problem Solving  Interpersonal Skills  Oral Communication  Written Communication  Public Service Motivation  Personal Accountability  Adaptability  Technical Competence (STEM applicants)

A PPLICATION P ROCESS STEP ONE  USAjobs.gov –on-line application  Resume (any format but limited to 3MB)  Transcript (official or unofficial)  Must either have Graduation Date on transcript OR obtain official university letter with date  School Name/Address  Advanced Degree Name & Degree Date  Contact information of school official/department  No letter of recommendation needed  Supporting documentation for any claims (Indian preference, veterans and/or reasonable accommodations  Upload supporting document for any type of preference and/or reasonable accommodation  Preferred browser: Internet Explorer  Disable your pop-up blocker

A PPLICATION P ROCESS  All applicants complete on-line assessment and 3 essays  Estimated – 2-3 hours to completed  Use personal rather than university email address  Can complete application and assessment in different sessions  No time limit on assessment but must be finished in ONE session  Semi-finalists selected based on eligibility, completed application and on-line assessment

A SSESSMENT P ROCESS  On-Line, Un-Proctored Assessment  Behavioral Questions  Video-based Situational Judgment Test  Requires applicants to indicate how they would respond in given situations  Essays  Min 2,000 character; max 5,000 characters  Do in Word first, check spelling and word count  Factored into in-person assessment for semi- finalists  Examples: Why are you interested in the PMF program? What are the advantages/disadvantages of public service careers?

A SSESSMENT P ROCESS  In Person Assessment Overview  January 2016 -February 2017??  Own expense  Approximately four hours  Assessment ONLY in Washington DC  Scores determine selection of Finalists  Assessment includes:  Individual Behavioral Interview  Group Exercise  Previous exercises include group advocating on policy- related topics, with assessors evaluating problem solving, interpersonal communications, and oral communications  Proctored Written Exercise

A SSESSMENT P ROCESS O VERVIEW 2014 Assessment Preparation Guide posted on PMF website: http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/assessment- process.aspx GovLoop: Guide to Managing the PMF Application Process: http://pathtopmf.com/pmf-application-process

A SSESSMENT P ROCESS O VERVIEW Finalists likely announced in late spring 2017

P LACEMENT P ROCESS  Finalists invited to attend PMF Job Fair (Spring 2017)  Finalists encouraged to search for agency positions online, via PMF Talent Acquisition System (TAS) website and networking  Available PMF positions change throughout year  Approximately 83% of Federal Jobs NOT in DC  12 months from selection date to be appointed at an agency  Employment policies/incentive determined by individual agencies